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Mable and her sister are available for reduced adoption fees at the Columbus Shelter.

The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

July 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]

Adoption Fair, rabies clinic Saturday

July 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies will be available for adoption Saturday during a special event at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. The adoption fair and rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 [Read More]

‘I wanted to give back’

July 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

School supplies drive Aug. 14 Quintay Kelley has a need to help young people. “Growing up, besides a few teachers, I feel like a lot of students in my community didn’t have the proper guidance,” [Read More]

Seventy entries joined in Saturday's show, along with some cars that were just entered for display.

Car show raises $2,750 for shelter

July 26, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

The WTXY/Columbus County News Car Show drew 70 entries, hundreds of spectators and raised $2,750 for the Columbus County Animal Shelter on Saturday. Vehicles ranging from a 1928 Ford hot rod to a 2021 Dodge [Read More]

Church News

The Good News for July 17-24

July 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

• We first brought you the story about Lakyn Wilson over the Independence Day weekend. Lakyn was upset when a fried cut her foot on a broken bottle in Lake Waccamaw, and set out on [Read More]

Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

July 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Two Tabor City men are traveling half a world away to spread the word of God. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, booked his flight this week to Kenya, along with John Causey, international bishop [Read More]

A local man's desire to document his son's life has turned into a passion for photography.

New York native documents beauty in Columbus

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Jeff Reichert’s passion for photography began with his love for his son. “I picked up my first DSLR when my son was four to better document his life,” the Lake Waccamaw resident said. “From there, it blossomed [Read More]

The Columbus County Dixie Darlings softball team is now heading for the World Series. (Submitted photo)

Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

July 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The undefeated Columbus County Dixie Darlings have their eyes set on the World Series. The Darlings defeated Montgomery County in a hard-fought softball game Tuesday (today). They brought home the state title in a 15-7 [Read More]

Lakyn Wilson took it upon herself to collect bottles and cans from Lake Waccamaw after a another girl cut her foot on a broken bottle.

Lake girl pulls 100 bottles, cans from water

July 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Recently, a broken bottle in Lake Waccamaw resulted in a trip to the emergency room for a child who cut her foot in the water. Olivia Bullard sustained a nasty cut, but another child took [Read More]

The Central Columbus Dixie Darlings Rolle dthrough downtown Whiteville this morning en route to the state championships.

Dixie Darlings and Sweetees head for state championships

July 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Columbus Dixie Darlings were honored in a parade through downtown Whiteville this morning. With flags and balloons flying, the sluggers were escorted by the Whiteville Fire Department and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office as they [Read More]

Grandma’s house

July 8, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Tabor City life wasn’t easy during the 1930s, but hard times helped create a special woman. Essie Nealey, often known by the name of “Aunt Essie,” even to those who truly weren’t related, is [Read More]

Donations to the fundraiser help with needed equipment at the station. The boot drop at Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue has become an Independence Day tradition.

Lake firefighters work to ‘fill the boot’

July 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Lake Waccamaw firefighters were directing traffic at the fire station and the State Park boat landing Saturday, but not because of emergencies.Firefighters and their families were out collecting money for the annual Boot Drop. Donations [Read More]

Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins is surrounded by family and friends as she officially opened her practice in Whiteville.

Physical therapist opens in Whiteville

June 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins Wednesday morning in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of her new practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy.The office is located at 612 Jefferson [Read More]

The road will feature a number of competitions and demonstrations over two days in August. (file)

Rodeo returns to Lake Waccamaw

June 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The cowboys (and cowgirls) are coming back to Lake Waccamaw. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina will host a rodeo Aug. 13 – 14. It is sponsored by the Southeastern Gospel Music Association. [Read More]

Waddell releases second book on parents

June 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Local author Dr. Bobby Waddell continues to detail his journey as a Christian with the release of his second book, Turnabout. Turnabout was published in April. It follows Principles, which was released July 2020 and details the five major [Read More]

Business

Academy to hold Freshman Family Night and Picnic

June 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Columbus Career and College Academy will be having a Freshman Family Night and Picnic on July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Southeastern Community College campus. Due to seating limitations, the staff [Read More]

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The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

Adoption Fair, rabies clinic Saturday

‘I wanted to give back’

Car show raises $2,750 for shelter

The Good News for July 17-24

Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

New York native documents beauty in Columbus

Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

Lake girl pulls 100 bottles, cans from water

Dixie Darlings and Sweetees head for state championships

Grandma’s house

Lake firefighters work to ‘fill the boot’

Physical therapist opens in Whiteville

Rodeo returns to Lake Waccamaw

Waddell releases second book on parents

Academy to hold Freshman Family Night and Picnic